Finding the Third Proportional to 473,218 and 709,098
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Solution
The third proportional to 473,218 and 709,098 is: 1,062,554.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
473,218 : 709,098 = 709,098 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
473,218/709,098 = 709,098/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
473,218x = 709,098 × 709,098 - Step 4: Simplify right side
473,218x = 502,819,973,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 502,819,973,604/473,218 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,062,554.62
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